10 Hilariously Creative Ways to Recycle Your Seeker Newsmagazines
Let’s be real—The Seeker is so packed with good stuff, it feels wrong to just toss it in the recycling bin. But when your collection is threatening to bury you alive, it’s time to get creative. So here are 10 ridiculously fun ways to recycle your Seeker magazines that are good for the planet—and your sanity!
Gift Wrapping: The Frugal Fashion Statement
Who needs overpriced, glittery wrapping paper when you can impress your friends with eco-chic Seeker gift wrap? Forget the department store designs—nothing says “thoughtful” like handing someone a gift wrapped in last month’s article about the best burger joints in town!
Collage Your Way to the Louvre
You, yes YOU, could be the next Picasso… or at least someone’s fridge art MVP. Cut out your favorite headlines and photos from The Seeker and glue them together to create a masterpiece. Or a mess. Either way, art is subjective.
DIY Envelopes: Because Who Sends Emails Anymore?
Send your snail mail in style by crafting custom envelopes. Imagine the look on your friend’s face when they receive a hand-written letter wrapped in The Seeker’s event calendar. Trust me, nothing says “I care” like mailing someone a notice for the next Farmer’s Market.
Line Shelves or Drawers: Who Needs IKEA?
Want to add some flair to your shelves without a trip to IKEA? Line them with glossy Seeker pages! Now every time you open a drawer, you’ll be greeted with a blast of colour and a random article about the best places to eat poutine.
Craft Bookmarks: Stop Dog-Earring Pages, You Monster
If you’re still folding corners of book pages, we need to talk. Cut out strips of The Seeker and make your own bookmarks. Bonus: You’ll always be reminded of the latest Cornwall news every time you lose your place in that novel you’ve been “almost finishing” for two years.
Kindling for Fires: Light It Up, Baby!
When winter hits and you need to keep warm, nothing’s better than a roaring fire… and some Seeker kindling. Rip up those old issues and toss them in the firepit. Not only will they ignite quickly, but you can feel extra smug about your environmentally friendly burning habits.
Donate to Schools or Daycares: Get Crafty, Kids!
Kids love magazines—especially when they can cut them up and make a sticky glue-covered mess. Donate your stack of Seekers to local schools or daycares, where they can be turned into adorable finger-painted creations. Just make sure the kids don’t start reading the editorials and demanding better recycling policies.
Gardening Hack: Weed Barrier Edition
Do you love gardening but hate weeds? Us too. Lay down The Seeker between your plants and let those glossy pages do all the work, blocking weeds from ruining your garden. Plus, nothing says “modern landscaping” like having The Seeker headline peek out from under your mulch. Might as well use the “Ask Anna” column to do so…
Paper Beads: Fashion Forward, Literally
Why waste money on store-bought jewelry when you can roll up strips of The Seeker into paper beads? Imagine how chic you’ll look sporting a necklace made from articles about local fish fries and high school sports teams. Everyone will be asking where you got it—just tell them it’s “eco couture.”
Traditional Recycling: The Last Resort
Okay, okay, if you’ve done everything on this list and STILL have magazines left, go ahead and recycle the old-fashioned way. Toss them in the recycling bin and pat yourself on the back for being a responsible citizen. Just remember to tell everyone you meet about all the other creative ways you repurposed your old issues first.
With these 10 tips, you’ll never look at an old issue of The Seeker the same way again. Now, go forth and recycle like the eco-warrior you were always meant to be—one hilarious Seeker project at a time!
